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Office for Multicultural Affairs

The Office for Multicultural Affairs, under the leadership of Dean Michelle Loyd-Paige, is working towards actualizing Calvin's goal of establishing a campus community committed to Multicultural Citizenship, Anti-Racism & Accountability, and Reconciliation & Restoration. The Office of Multicultural Affairs is a part of a broader effort at Calvin College to enhance cultural understanding, diversity of student body and faculty members, and the quality of education throughout the college. Please take a look around our site, discover our mission, and take advantage of our list of upcoming events on the cultural events calendar, and more. If you have questions or comments, feel free to email the office and we will respond as soon as possible.

Publications

Publications

April "Talking Points"

It is our pleasure to offer Talking Points, a monthly newsletter from the Office for Multicultural Affairs. The purpose of Talking Points is to keep the Calvin community, and our stakeholders, abreast of the activities of the Office for Multicultural Affairs and to provide “talking points” about the campus’ progress toward becoming a campus that is anti-racist, multicultural, accountable, and reconciling.

From Every Nation

The Revised Comprehensive Plan for Racial Justice, Reconciliation, and Cross-Cultural Engagement at Calvin College

Guide to Multicultural Resources

A comprehensive guide to resources for multicultural issues, activities, and programs at Calvin College

 

Upcoming Programs and Events

Spring Book Group

All faculty and staff are invited to participate in next spring's discussion of Witnessing Whiteness: The Need to Talk About Race and How to Do It by Shelly Tochluk. Join the group to learn Tochluk's advice on how to address racial discomfort, move beyond avioiding race, and foster cross-race collaborations.

Explore Multicultural Curriculum Theory and Practice

This week-long seminar will provide faculty with tools and resources to diversify their curriculum and expand multicultural content of a new or existing course.